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The Promise of Fusion Energy: Bottling a Star
Fusion energy has long been heralded as the future of clean power, often referred to as the dream solution to our energy problems. While the timeline for its practical application has been a moving target—often quoted as “50 years away” for decades—recent advancements and increased investments in fusion startups are creating a sense of urgency and optimism in the field.
Two main approaches have emerged to tackle the challenges of fusion: inertial confinement and magnetic confinement. Each presents unique methodologies to achieve the high temperatures and pressures necessary for hydrogen nuclei to fuse, creating energy output greater than the input required to reach fusion conditions.